Word Meaning

झेले

jhele

hiverb

Meaning

Endured, suffered, or bore pain, tribulations, or burdens.

Detailed Meaning

An inflected form of the Hindustani verb 'jhelnā', denoting the bearing or tolerating of affliction, cruelty, or emotional distress. In classical poetry, it evokes the lover's steadfast endurance under the weight of separation, fate, or the beloved's indifference. It conveys passive yet resilient suffering in the face of profound hardship.

Etymology

From Prakrit / Deshya root, developed into Old Hindi / Hindustani 'jhelnā'.

Usage

Frequently used in ghazal poetry to illustrate the lover's uncomplaining endurance of the trials of love.

Examples

Who else could have endured such torment of separation?

We bore countless sorrows for the sake of love.

Synonyms

सहेबर्दाश्त किएउठाए

Related Words

झेलनाझेलझुकाव
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